Dennis Hill Dog Training

Training begins with an initial consultation to assess the dog’s behavior and the owner’s goals. Sessions are conducted one-on-one in the dog’s home or usual environment, with Dennis working directly with the owner, family members, and the dog. Programs are customized and ongoing, with most dogs ready for off-leash training in about five lessons. Training focuses on real-life settings and teaching the dog to make correct choices through clear communication and positive reinforcement.

Dennis Hill is a professional dog trainer and animal behaviorist with over 40 years of experience helping dog owners build trusting, respectful relationships with their pets. His training philosophy avoids dominance, correction, and fear-based methods, instead focusing on the dog’s natural desire to please and clear communication. Dennis provides customized, one-on-one training in the dog’s home or typical environment to address real-life situations like leash pulling, barking, separation anxiety, biting, and housebreaking. He works with puppies, adult dogs, seniors, and special needs dogs—including deaf and blind dogs—and has trained dogs for families, shelters, veterinarians, and international clients. His approach emphasizes teaching dogs to make good choices, strengthening the human-dog bond, and achieving lasting results without overpowering the animal.

Dennis is internationally recognized, featured on PBS’s Dog Sense, recommended by veterinarians worldwide, and has trained dogs across the U.S. and in the UK. He does not offer group classes, boarding, or facility-based training; all sessions are private and in-home. He also provides coaching for companionship and behavior modification, tailoring each program to the individual dog and owner’s goals.

Accomplishments

Dennis Hill is the star of the PBS series Dog Sense with Dennis Hill, has been recommended by veterinarians worldwide, and has trained dogs for shelters, veterinary schools, and clinics in the U.S. and the UK. He has over 40 years of experience as an animal behaviorist and dog trainer, and his methods are featured in his upcoming book, One Dog at a Time.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call for an initial consultation, which serves as both an evaluation and the first training session. During this call, Dennis discusses the owner’s specific situation and goals to tailor the training plan. Sessions are scheduled in the dog’s home or primary environment for maximum effectiveness.